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Australian beef processors are cutting operating schedules as cattle prices have risen while export beef returns remain flat. Some eastern-state plants are running only three or four days a week, and one large processor has reduced daily throughput from 1,800 to 1,100 head; producers are also holding cattle back to add weight.
Reduced slaughter limits near-term beef output, while higher cattle costs and subdued export returns pressure processor margins. The supply squeeze is supportive of live-cattle prices, though lower throughput can constrain beef availability.
beefcentral.comJon CondonNov 10, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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